Resources

The ABS has a plethora of materials available for both surgeons and non-surgeons, including examination guides and content outlines, policies related to ABS certification, published journal articles about certification, information for patients, and more.

The ABS policies listed on this website are the current ones in effect and supersede all previous versions. The ABS reserves the right to make changes to all policies at any time.

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Pregnancy and Parenthood Among US Surgical Residents

Li RD, Janczewski LM, Eng JS, Foote DC, Wu C, Johnson JK, Easter SR, Kim E, Buyske J, Turner PL, Nasca TJ, Bilimoria...
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ABS Vice President Karen Brasel Awarded Robert Danis Prize by International Society of Surgery

The ABS congratulates Vice President Karen Brasel, M.D., M.P.H., on being the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Robert Danis Prize, awarded by the...
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Complex General Surgical Oncology Leave Policy and Considerations on Workplace Support of Pregnant Surgeons

Policy governing leave during fellowship training for applicants applying for board certification in complex general surgical oncology.
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Pediatric Surgery Leave Policy and Considerations on Workplace Support of Pregnant Surgeons

Policy governing leave during fellowship training for surgeons applying for initial board certification in pediatric surgery.
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Vascular Surgery Leave Policy and Considerations on Workplace Support of Pregnant Surgeons

Policy governing leave during residency or fellowship training for surgeons applying for initial board certification in vascular surgery.
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Adult Complex Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery Focused Practice Designation Update

The first ACTPS FPD Examination will be administered April 7-9, 2025, with applications for the exam opening up in the fall.
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2024 Nominations to the Council of the American Board of Surgery

The Council of the ABS is seeking nominees to serve a six-year term beginning on July 1, 2025.
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Burnout is not associated with trainee performance on the Vascular Surgery In-Training Exam

Cui CL, Reilly MA, Pillado EB, Li RD, Eng JS, Grafmuller LE, DiLosa KL, Conway AM, Escobar GA, Shaw PM, Hu YY, Bilimoria...
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Vascular Surgery EPAs Anatomy Visual

An infographic displaying the 15 vascular surgery EPAs.
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2024 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Alimentary Tract Module All References

All references for the Alimentary Tract module on the 2024 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment.
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